Alexander had you cornered; two of his blades were embedded halfway into the wall, forming a lethal scissor-like trap around you. Any movement seemed destined for dire consequences. As you pondered your escape, his words shattered your thoughts.

"Ye hae naewhere else tae go! Ye micht as well surrender noo, vampire," he smirked, his glasses gleaming in the light, half of his face concealed in the shadow.